The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

His awkward state had me

I can manage

to face me. His hand reached

Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear I had no

my arm. I noted how his fingertips

to ignore that feeling and lift

reassuring him that I would not see him

a crooked awkward smile

were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was

me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought

“Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail

of his face. He was embarrassed to

him was the sweetest

liked to see him squirm and decided

even more.

Aiden

outfit I wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted

my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to crawl into

bit into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker who

Aiden winced and coughed. “A stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I knew he was

brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing my somber mood

on me, only stated at me from afar and took

keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t

a bully at all.” I shook my

cupcake.”I pouted.

chin. “I was a real jerk

even a question? You were the biggest one and you

Aiden looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a kid back

only been a few years and you’re not even that

be right back.” He said and lifted